
We are committed to people.
Since its inception 45 years ago, DEAF, Inc. has consistently worked alongside diverse Deaf community members to help them acquire the knowledge, resources, and skills for living more fulfilling and independent lives.
Administration & Finance

Executive Director
Darian Burwell Gambrell

Executive Assistant
Valeria Vaughn

Deputy Director
Elvira Livchits

Human Resources / Administrative Coordinator
Ann Thompson

Accountant
Kassey Neason

Front Desk
Melanie Strickler
DBCAN
DeafBlind Community Access Network

Director of Deaf Blind Services
Jonathan LeJeune

DBCAN Administrative Assistant & Co-Navigator
William Stratemeier
ARES
Advocacy, Resources, and Education Services
Director of ARES
Carol Hilbinger
Assistant Director
Jill Hatcher
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Advocacy Team Manager
Valerie Horn
Manager of Advocacy Services
Catarina Lima
Community Education Manager
Paul Simmons
Regional Coordinator
Ronald Bergenheim
Regional Coordinator
Devon Hostetler
Regional Coordinator
Linda Marple
HCAP Specialist
Monique Bailey
Health Advocate
Nneamaka Mordi
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Advocate - New Bedford
Wendy Clemmey
Advocate - Boston
Nicole Dergosits
Advocate - New Bedford
Tabatha Dunkle
Advocate - Lawrence
Rossy Gutierrez
Advocate - Boston
Takiyah Harris
Advocate - Lawrence
Wes Silva
Advocate - Salem
Todd Suffreti
Advocate - New Bedford
Alexis Sye
Advocate - Boston
Vacant
Advocate- Cape Cod
Vacant
Advocate - Cape Cod
Vacant
Advocate - New Bedford
Vacant
Board Members

President
Sheryl Spera

Vice President
Charlotte "Dee" Spinkston

Treasurer
John Sullivan

Clerk
Dianne Powers

Member
Kathleen Anderson

Member
Barb Cohen, PhD

Member
Hannah DeFelice

Member
Michael Gardener, ESQ.

Member
Wes Ireland

Member
Brian Switzer (Picture coming soon)

Executive Director (Non-Voting Member)